Conveyancing Paralegal

Hall & Wilcox; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

WFH IT equipment provided

Equipment reimbursement up to AU$500

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Career development & wellbeing

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to join our Property & Projects team, based in Sydney or Newcastle. You will support a busy real estate practice handling off-the-plan development conveyancing and related commercial property matters.

Working closely with partners, lawyers and clients, you will manage contract amendments, settlements (including PEXA), searches and documents, while maintaining file records and deadlines. Hybrid/flexible working is available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal, Conveyancer or Property Paralegal.
• Experience in off-the-plan development conveyancing with high-volume contracts.
• Strong understanding of conveyancing processes.
• Experience using PEXA and electronic settlement platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage large volume off-the-plan development conveyancing tasks.
• Prepare contracts, transfer documents and settlement documentation.
• Conduct property and title searches and obtain certificates.
• Coordinate settlements, including via PEXA.
• Liaise with clients, financial institutions, real estate agents and other law firms.
• Manage key dates and ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Open new matters and maintain file records.
• Provide general paralegal support to the team.

Skills

Conveyancing paralegal

Off-the-plan conveyancing

Contract management

Bulk settlements

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client focus

Independent & collaborative

Job description

• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community

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About the role and team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Conveyancing Paralegal to join our growing Property & Projects team, based either in Sydney or Newcastle.

Our Property & Projects team has over 120 team members nationally working across a diverse practice, including property, projects, environment and planning. With a varied client base across both the public and private sector, our national practice is a leader in real estate for significant property funds, social impact enterprises, renewable energy developers, utility providers and the public sector.

Working closely with partners, lawyers and clients, you will play an important role in supporting a busy real estate practice, supporting large volume off-the-plan development conveyancing and other commercial property acquisitions and disposals.

You will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the team managing large volume off-the-plan development conveyancing, including managing contract amendments, reporting, sunset date tracking and bulk settlement processes;
• Preparing contracts, transfer documents and settlement documentation;
• Conducting property and title searches and obtaining relevant certificates;
• Coordinating and attending settlements, including settlements completed via PEXA;
• Liaising with clients, financial institutions, real estate agents and other law firms;
• Managing key dates and ensuring matters progress efficiently and accurately;
• Opening new matters and maintaining file records; and
• Providing general paralegal support to the Property & Projects team.

About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal, Conveyancer or Property Paralegal;
• Experience in off-the-plan development conveyancing, including high-volume contract management and bulk settlements;
• Strong understanding of conveyancing processes;
• Experience using PEXA and electronic settlement platforms;
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills;
• The ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• A proactive and client-focused approach; and
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

About us

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We were recently named Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re known for Smarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.

We are also known for having a great culture that values people and that lives our purpose and values - our Hallmarks.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive - everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.